Official UK procurement notice
Medical Chart Paper and Ultrasound Film
Authority: NHS Supply Chain (NHS & healthcare)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe Framework Agreement is for the supply of Medical Chart Paper and Ultrasound Film including (but not limited to) Medical Chart Paper for use with proprietary equipment to record the output from patients undergoing various diagnostic tests including cardiotocography (CTG), electrocardiogram (ECG), optical, foetal, pulmonary, bladder scanner, urine analyser, refrigeration and defibrillator recording paper. As well as Ultrasound Film for use with proprietary equipment to print out ultrasound scans. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 1,320,000 GBP in the first year of this Framework Agreement however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. The estimated value over the maximum 4 year Framework Agreement term is 4,950,000 GBP. This is approximate only.
CPV: Continuous paper for computer printers · Embossed or perforated paper · Embossed or perforated printing paper · Heat-sensitive paper or paperboard · Hospital paper articles · Newsprint, handmade paper and other uncoated paper or paperboard for graphic purposes · Photosensitive paper or paperboard · Photosensitive, heat-sensitive or thermographic paper and paperboard · Thermographic paper or paperboard · Transparent or translucent paper
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 12 suppliers · 5 bids on the busiest of 2 lots (0.4 per place) · 5 appointed
- Electronic auction
Although an electronic auction will not be used to award all or part of the requirements of the Framework Agreement the use of eAuctions may be an option as part of any contracts awarded under the Framework Agreement.
Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · 2 with a published value · a supplier may bid for at most 2 and win at most 2 of them · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Medical Chart & Recording Paper (Inc ECG & Stress Testing) & Related ConsumablesPlannedLot estimate not published
The products within this Lot are - Medical chart paper for use with proprietary equipment to record the output from patients undergoing various diagnostic tests including Cardiotocography (CTG), Electrocardiogram (ECG), Optical, Foetal, Pulmonary, and Respiratory monitoring and Stress Tests, Oscillometry and Refrigeration. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £468,000 and £756,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
Lot #2Ultrasound Recording paper & Related AccessoriesPlannedLot estimate not published
The products within this Lot are - Ultrasound film and paper for use with proprietary equipment to print out ultrasound scans. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £486,000 to £725,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
Lot #3Medical Chart and Recording Paper and Related ConsumablesAwardedPublished value£2,574,000
The products within this Lot are Medical Chart Paper and ink and ribbon film, for use with proprietary equipment to record the output from patients undergoing various diagnostic tests including cardiotocography (CTG), electrocardiogram (ECG), optical, foetal, pulmonary, bladder scanner, urine analyser, refrigeration and defibrillator recording paper. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £624,000 and £686,400 in the first year for Lot 1 of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
Lot #4Ultrasound Film and Related ConsumablesAwardedPublished value£2,376,000
The products within this Lot are Ultrasound Film and ultrasound ink and ribbon film for use with proprietary equipment to print out ultrasound scans. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £576,000 and £633,600 in the first year for Lot 2 of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- Suitability
Applicants should refer to II.2 of this Contract Notice for further details in respect of appointment to the individual Lots across the Framework Agreement.
Applicants may bid for one, more than one or all of the Lots and Applicants should refer to the Invitation to Tender for more information in respect of this.
The term of contracts formed under the Framework Agreement may continue beyond the end of the term of the Framework Agreement itself.
NHS Supply Chain expects to provide successful Suppliers with the opportunity to offer additional savings to customers through the provision of discounted pricing, value added offerings and commitment initiatives.
NHS Supply Chain will share savings information in order to assist its customers with making informed procurement decisions.
NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will make available for purchase by 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body (for the avoidance of doubt including local authorities) and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it.
Electronic ordering will be used and electronic invoicing will be accepted and electronic payment will be used. For the avoidance of doubt, and notwithstanding the estimate indicated at II.2.1, NHS Supply Chain doe…
- Condition of participationno text publishedMinimum: Parent company or other guarantees may be required in certain circumstances. Further details will be in the tender documents.
- Price carries 90 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 9 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
- “Medical Chart Paper and Ultrasound Film” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 12 suppliers, not a single contract.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 28 Apr 2022, 16:25 BST
- Last source update
- 3 Jul 2023, 14:57 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 7 Feb 2023 – …
- FTS notice number
2023/S 000-018857- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-033193Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
The Framework Agreement includes obligations with respect to environmental issues and a requirement for successful suppliers to comply with the NHS Supply Chain Code of Conduct.
- Review procedure
Appeals to be logged in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended)
Publisher note: Submission of expression of interest and procurement specific information: This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ Candidates wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurement-specific information (if required) through the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal using the URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ to access the portal. Applicants are encouraged to download the supplier handbook located within the eProcurement portal by following the 'Supplier Helpcentre' link within the Useful Links section of the Dashboard. For any technical help with the portal please contact: Tel: 0800 069 8630 or email: [email protected] Please refer to Section III.1.1 for additional information.
How it was run
Official noticeTender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// ↗
- Appointment period ends
- 13 Feb 2023, 15:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 210 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 7 Feb 2023, 09:00 GMT
Timeline
30 Nov 2022 → 3 Jul 2023 · 4 dates- Next notice expected30 Nov 2022
- Bids opened7 Feb 2023, 09:00 GMT
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown13 Feb 2023, 15:00 GMT
- Notice published3 Jul 2023, 14:57 BST
Notice history
7 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 6 Jan 2023- Published value updated to £4,950,0006 Jan 2023, 13:42 GMTwas £3,817,600
- Status changed to active6 Jan 2023, 13:42 GMT
- Procurement method changed6 Jan 2023, 13:42 GMT
- Deadline published: 6 Feb 2023, 15:00 GMT6 Jan 2023, 13:42 GMT
- Buyer details updated6 Jan 2023, 13:42 GMT
- Deadline moved to 13 Feb 2023, 15:00 GMT31 Jan 2023, 10:03 GMT+7 days · was 6 Feb 2023, 15:00 GMT
- Status changed to complete3 Jul 2023, 14:57 BST
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineIV.2.2 | 6 Feb 2023 | 13 Feb 2023 | +7 d |
| — | Bid openingIV.2.7 | 7 Feb 2023 | 14 Feb 2023 | +7 d |
1 amendment published without a description.
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2022-04: 1 release · 28 Apr 2022
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast2 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
Medical Chart and Recording Paper and Related Consumables
- Signed
- 19 Jun 2023
- Value
- £2,745,600
- Status
- active
Ultrasound Film and Related Consumables
- Signed
- 19 Jun 2023
- Value
- £2,543,400
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 · Medical Chart and Recording Paper and Related Consumables | 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 2 | — | — |
| 4 · Ultrasound Film and Related Consumables | 2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad | 1 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- NHS Supply Chain Operated by DHL Supply Chain Limited acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)Contracting authorityCentral purchasing bodyNational or federal agency/officeHealth
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Not ApplicableReview body
Process and specification contact points (2)
- DHL Supply Chain LimitedProcess contact point
- NHS Supply Chain LimitedProcess contact point
Framework contractors & participating bidders
5 commercial parties on the notice- Nissha Medical Technologies LtdFramework contractor
- Philips Electronics UK LimitedFramework contractor
- SISK Healthcare UK Ltd Trading as Cardiac ServicesFramework contractor
- Stryker UK LtdFramework contractor
- Zoll Medical UK LtdFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.